Harper says Phillies will overhaul roster after Wild Card defeat
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper said the team’s roster will be reshaped next season after the club was knocked out by the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card series, the New York Post reported. Atlanta clinched the series with a 6-2 victory in Game 3, highlighted by Michael Harris II’s three-run homer and strong outings from Ray Kerr and Chris Sale (CBS Sports). The win followed a 5-3 loss in Game 1, when Austin Riley’s three-run shot lifted the Braves (Battery Power).
Philadelphia forced a tie with a 4-3 win in Game 2, thanks to Alec Bohm’s walk-off home run in the tenth and Bryce Harper’s earlier tying homer (Yahoo Sports). Aaron Nola started Game 3 for the Phillies, with Zack Wheeler slated to appear from the bullpen (Inquirer. com).